> >Is it true that some countries are not using soy formulas? > >Pat Gima, IBCLC >Milwaukee, Wisconsin > Official UK govt advice is *not* to use soy formula except where the baby has had medically-diagnosed problems with regular formula. The reasons are its phytooestregen content, and the fact it is very high in in sugars which are particularly cariogenic. There have been a few consumer type exposes of soy with toddlers who have a mouthful of decayed and rotting teeth, which have been attributed to the use of soy formula. I do find that a few parents use it - not on the advice of HPs, particularly, but as something they decide to do for themselves, especially if most of the baby's feeds are still breastfeeds. I sometimes get the impression they select soy formula as it doesn't feel like 'real' formula to them....and it makes them feel better about not fully bf. This is my impression only, of course. No one has said that to me! Oh, soy is also quite a bit more expensive than regular, and this is also an attraction for some : ) Diagnosed intolerant to cows babies can get soy on prescription - that means the parents pay nothing (kids under 16 , and pregnant mothers, and mothers up to a year after childbirth, get free meds in the UK). Heather Welford Neil NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html